clutch failure after 35000km

[Slavomir Musilek (R.I.P.)]

I have suffered strange vibrations during starts. The clutch lever was vibrating and overall the starts were odd.

 

so... after dismounting I discovered that this "thing - dont know the word in English" has been torn apart from the bolts securing it on its place.

 

 

 

clutch plates are heavily worn - they have not been changed yet. Bike has 35000 on the odo.

 

 

I am just curious as I was told by many Guzzisti that the clutch last at least 60000km

 

any hints what should caused this? Except production error.

[Greg Field]

The rivets failed. It happens sometimes. Replacement plates are available on which the friction material is glued to the plate, rather than riveted. The trade-off is that these have much harsher clutch engagement than the riveted plates. I have them at Moto Intl. if you cannot find them locally.

[Slavomir Musilek (R.I.P.)]

The rivets failed. It happens sometimes. Replacement plates are available on which the friction material is glued to the plate, rather than riveted. The trade-off is that these have much harsher clutch engagement than the riveted plates. I have them at Moto Intl. if you cannot find them locally.

 

 

Thanks Greg!

 

I will receive new surflex clutch kit tommorow thanks to the Prvni Kozi dealer in Czech. 40€ each. Good price I guess.